New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 21-23 July 2026, reveals continued high levels of economic anxiety across the nation as Andy Burnham assumes office as Prime Minister.
Research by MORI Scotland for the Scottish Executive shows out of five types of representative, awareness of local councillors is highest although only about one-third of adults in Scotland say they know either "a lot" or "a fair amount" about the work of their local councillor. Awareness of MEPs' work is lowest: only seven per cent say they know a lot or a fair amount about what they do.
More than four in five patients are confident in their doctor, but this confidence is directly correlated with the doctor's ability to provide adequate information, according to surveys commissioned by the General Medical Council (GMC) from MORI and NOP World.
MORI's recent poll for The Sun indicates that more than a third of the public (36%) would like to see Tony Blair step down as Prime Minister 'immediately'. Furthermore, when asked who they think would make the most capable Prime Minister, the public prefer Gordon Brown to Blair, albeit by a small margin (42% vs 39%). Support for Brown is greatest amongst Liberal Democrat supporters, while more Labour and Conservative supporters prefer Tony Blair.
MORI conducted a survey for The Electoral Commission in December 2004 and January 2005 to explore public attitudes towards voter registration, voting methods and awareness of The Commission. The research was used by the Commission to inform its report "Understanding Electoral Registration" published in September 2005.
According to a MORI Scotland survey for the Scottish Television programme 'Politics Now', over half of Scottish adults believe that the Scottish Parliament should be given more powers. In spite of negative publicity over the cost of the Parliament building, and electoral turnout around ten points lower than for Westminster General Elections, the survey confirms previous studies showing a level of confidence in the principle of devolution.
Public satisfaction with the way Tony Blair is doing his job as Prime Minister has dropped over the month to a net satisfaction score of -29%, down 17 points from August. Public satisfaction with the way the Government is running the country has dropped as well, down to a net score of -32%, down 14 points from 18% in August.
MORI's latest monthly Political Monitor survey, conducted between 11 and 15 August 2005, shows that the proportion of the public satisfied with the way Tony Blair is doing his job has slipped to 39%, down from 44% recorded in MORI's July Political Monitor which was conducted in the aftermath of the London bombings. Terrorism/defence/foreign affairs continue to be seen as the key national priority, with over half the public spontaneously citing these as the most important issues facing the country.
The latest Deloitte / MORI Delivery Index shows a rise in optimism over the economy and public services after the General Election, continuing the steady upward trend since 2003. For the first time since May 2002, people are more positive than negative about the government's long-term economic policies, and the proportion of optimists has risen from 43% in February to 47% after the election.
